December 8, 2020

US poultry industry provides 2.1 million jobs, say industry players

The US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States.

A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the US poultry industry provides 2,139,617 jobs, US$121.1 billion in wages, US$576.6 billion in economic activity and US$41.9 billion in government revenue. Since the last study conducted in 2018, the industry has created 154,833 additional jobs, and the economic impact has increased by more than 15%.

Of these totals, the chicken industry provides 1,613,881 jobs, US$91.3 billion in wages, US$433.2 billion in economic activity and US$31.5 billion in government revenue.

"We are pleased to continue providing this valuable tool across the industry that shows the positive economic impact the poultry industry has on our nation and communities," said John Starkey, president of USPOULTRY.

The data is hosted on interactive websites that can be viewed collectively or by individual product, and then sorted nationally by state, congressional district, state house district or state senate district and county.

The economic impact study was funded by USPOULTRY. The study was conducted by John Dunham & Associates, based in New York City.

- National Chicken Council